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RhoXS said:
I have mine scheduled for the reverse module fix and they told me no ECU update is necessary. Only scheduled for a two hour job. I have not had any ECU updates since I purchased the bike in 2023.
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The reverse fix DOES require an ECU update. Once you have the fix completed, you should notice all your Bluetooth devices will need to be re-connected.
 
Rambler358 said:
The reverse fix DOES require an ECU update. Once you have the fix completed, you should notice all your Bluetooth devices will need to be re-connected.
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I'm just telling you what the dealer said. It was my understanding that an ECU update is an overnight job. They only plan to keep it 2 hours.
 
RhoXS said:
I'm just telling you what the dealer said. It was my understanding that an ECU update is an overnight job. They only plan to keep it 2 hours.
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If I were you, I tell them that every one you know who had the reverse fix done, required an ECU update. This is essential because a new electronic part was fitted and the ECU needs to know about it, so that it does not throw an error code. Either the dealer does not have a clue or they are being plain stupid trying to do a posh posh bang bang job and move to the next warranty job. Most of us had the ECU update done overnight and my personal theory is that a dealership would have one or two laptops available. They use them during the day for minor repairs etc on other bikes and since the update related to the ECU will take a bit longer, they do it overnight so that they can work or other bikes during the day.
 
Updating the ecu is part of the fix, not sure why they said it isn't. You will need to reset any of the settings you have done because it puts everything to factory settings.
 
Anibal said:
If I were you, I tell them that every one you know who had the reverse fix done, required an ECU update. This is essential because a new electronic part was fitted and the ECU needs to know about it, so that it does not throw an error code. Either the dealer does not have a clue or they are being plain stupid trying to do a posh posh bang bang job and move to the next warranty job. Most of us had the ECU update done overnight and my personal theory is that a dealership would have one or two laptops available. They use them during the day for minor repairs etc on other bikes and since the update related to the ECU will take a bit longer, they do it overnight so that they can work or other bikes during the day.
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The update doesn't take all take. I dropped my off in 0900 and was ready at like 1430.
 
Late to the party, sorry! Bike in to the shop at 10am, for reverse recall install with ECU update, done and back on the road by 2:30pm. It took them longer to replace my tires last year. Maybe it wasn't a busy day?
When scheduling the appointment, I asked if it would be overnight (they're 150 miles away). The service manager told me it would juat be 3-4 hours as they had already done several of these installs... I'm feeling fortunate.👍
 
I never had my reverse disabled and the original functions just fine. I wonder if that makes a difference in how the repair is done?
 
RhoXS said:
I never had my reverse disabled and the original functions just fine. I wonder if that makes a difference in how the repair is done?
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Dunno, I had mine disabled during this winter's maintenance visit. I started talking to the dealership about this back in Oct or Nov. '24 and they gave me the option of not disabling it. Figured as long as the bike was down for the winter, I'd get it done.
 
Closing the loop...they did, in fact, have to update the ECU. I was told an untruth on the phone. Total job took 5 hours. At least I got to test ride a couple of bikes in that time.
 
RhoXS said:
Closing the loop...they did, in fact, have to update the ECU. I was told an untruth on the phone. Total job took 5 hours. At least I got to test ride a couple of bikes in that time.
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Ride anything worth considering..? Any chance, did you jump on a 1300 GS Adventure...
 
Not the GS. I did the Can Am Pulse electric and the Honda Africa Twin DCT. Both were surprisingly good. Still having a lot of trouble with my left knee, so the electric and the DCT were pretty helpful. Most of the European bikes still want to fold you into a crouching tiger position that I just can't get comfortable in. The GS was comfortable but felt HUGE. That's ironic coming from an R18 rider, but my next bike is going to have to be much lighter and more nimble.
 
RhoXS said:
Not the GS. I did the Can Am Pulse electric and the Honda Africa Twin DCT. Both were surprisingly good. Still having a lot of trouble with my left knee, so the electric and the DCT were pretty helpful. Most of the European bikes still want to fold you into a crouching tiger position that I just can't get comfortable in. The GS was comfortable but felt HUGE. That's ironic coming from an R18 rider, but my next bike is going to have to be much lighter and more nimble.
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I've had an opportunity to ride the R18 Bobber and compare it to my R18 Model B; it's Night & Day, the FE Bobber is so nimble and maneuverable compared to the Bagger...

What are you riding now..
 
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